used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
at or in the front
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
classmen
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From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
apart from; not including
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
a quick look
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
HuddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
jerseysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrziz/
plural of “jersey” — a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
multitudinousadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
prepnounUS /prep/
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
an educational institution
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
shoe-laces
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From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
without speaking
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
Soto
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From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
that is looked for
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
StovernounUS /ˈstoʊvər/
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading The trolley swung over a short bridge, and, climbing a hill, came to a slow stop.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three cars, filled with veterans and upper classmen, were ahead of him.
which person or people
From this reading He was among a score of sophomores, members of third and fourth squads, and a few of his own class with prep school reputations who sat silently, nervously overhauling their suits, adjusting buckles and shoe-laces, swollen to grotesque proportions under knotted sweaters and padded jerseys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Huddled in the car crowded with candidates, he waited the first glimpse as Columbus questioned the sky or De Soto sought the sea.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Stover had never been on the Yale field except through the multitudinous paths of his imagination.
